At East Bridge Wellness, we have created an innovative center for healing using acupuncture and massage and other modalities. After years of collaboration, we have developed an intuitive ability to work together, not only with each other but with our patients. With our team of experienced and talented practitioners, our goal is to reach out to people in the Portland community and make a positive impact on their quality of life through health and wellbeing.

I am a NY State Licensed Acupuncturist and a Certified Chinese herbalist. I received my Masters degree from The New York College of Health Professions in 2003 where my studies included Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, T'ai Chi Chuan and Qi gong.

Upon graduation I went on to work at Columbia University facilitating two NIH funded clinical research studies testing the efficacy of Acupuncture and Moxibustion. I recently returned to Columbia University to serve the acupuncture research community in Acupuncture for women undergoing breast cancer treatments.

My philosophical approach to treatment includes a strong emphasis on patient education. I encourage patients to actively participate in their healing process and often incorporate lifestyle changes and herbal medicine in my treatment plans. I maintain a strong commitment to the promotion of the integration of Eastern and Western medicine as a future medical model within our health care system. My specialized areas of interest and expertise include women's health and fertility, stress and pain management, and digestive disorders.

If you have any questions about how Acupuncture or Chinese herbs can help you please feel free to call me at 917.603.8081 or via email at SharonWyseLAc@gmail.com

Cheryl “Sheri” DePetro, M.Ac, L.Ac; MSW/LCSW-C
Sheri DePetro is a licensed acupuncturist and a licensed social worker. Utilizing both conventional and complementary medicine, her private practice provides both behavioral health and acupuncture. A national trainer for NADA, the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, she has been an adjunct faculty member at Maryland University of Integrative Health, formerly Tai Sophia Institute, for 11 years. She was one of the first social worker’s in the state of Maryland to become an Auricular Detoxification Specialist. Her specialties are spiritual health, behavioral health, trauma, addictions, disabilities, stress management and pain management. Sheri considers herself to be a practitioner in life and has studied healing with indigenous and native peoples from around the globe for the past 20 years.

Holistic Medicine, Acupuncture, Holistic Business Coaching, Hypnotherapy

Welcome to the Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine branch of the Abiding Spirit Center, where we provide holistic health care to the community. We serve McHenry County, Kane County, Lake County, and Cook County, including the communities of Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Elgin, Carpentersville, Cary, Woodstock, Barrington and Huntley, as well as other nearby cities.

The services we offer include all aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture, Acupressure, Electro-acupuncture, Chinese herbal
medicine, Tui Na massage, Gua sha, cupping, moxibustion and nutritional guidance. We take a holistic approach to the healing of chronic pain, sports injuries, migraines, carpal tunnel syndrome and many other conditions. Holistic health care is a growing area of interest, and we are happy to bring these healing techniques to our patients. We are licensed and NCCAOM board certified.